944 v 20vt

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Sean and I just had this discussion last weekend at a private track event.  
Yes the 20vt will bolt into the 944t, the 944 use the same 016 derived trans, 
only with the rear driveshaft.  The 944 transmission is a common hotrod 
trans, and the LT1 5k of Bob Dupree uses the LT1 adapter from the 944 on his 
016 transmission.  

The issue is really, why would you want to take a all aluminum, balance 
shaft, larger displacement, smooth 4 cylinder, and swap it for a raucus small 
displacement I5?  I'm with Frank Amoroso on this one, it makes little sense 
to me.  Swapping one expensive motor for another expensive motor, that both 
develop about the same max HP/$, seems more of an exercise in pining after 
the competition, than doing some real homework.  A quick look at some of the 
engine swap pages on the net, would show that a v8 into the 944 chassis to be 
a better investment for the 951.  Short of that, Powerhaus can certainly 
entertain your mind and wallet with some 400hp (dynoed) 951 cars.  Most of 
the crew over there own them.

Is it possible?  Yup, you can do it.  Does it make sense?  Well given the 
work involved to get basically the same output ony heavier, doesn't make 
sense.  If you are going to tear out the motor and harness, get an all 
aluminum LT1, and get torque AND hp, at a lower bang for dollar investment.

My .02 arbitraged thru the peso

Scott Justusson
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'87 5ktqwRS2-10vt
'84 UrqRS2-20vt
'87 4Runner turbo